How To Fix /SCTM/RG402 - Request &1: route determination is not possible without a shipment type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCTM/RG -

• Message number: 402

• Message text: Request &1: route determination is not possible without a shipment type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCTM/RG402 - Request &1: route determination is not possible without a shipment type ?

  The SAP error message /SCTM/RG402 Request &1: route determination is not possible without a shipment type typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system is unable to determine a route for a transportation request due to the absence of a shipment type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Shipment Type: The primary cause of this error is that the shipment type has not been defined or assigned to the transportation request. The shipment type is essential for the system to determine the appropriate route for the transportation request.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP TM settings that prevent the system from recognizing or processing the shipment type.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies or missing data in the transportation request that prevent the system from determining the shipment type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Shipment Type Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the transportation request has a valid shipment type assigned. You can do this by navigating to the transportation request in the SAP TM interface and checking the relevant fields.
  If the shipment type is missing, you may need to create or assign a suitable shipment type based on your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP TM and verify that the shipment types are correctly defined and that the necessary settings for route determination are in place.
  Check the configuration for route determination to ensure that it is set up to use the defined shipment types.
  
  
  
  Validate Transportation Request Data:
  
  Review the transportation request for any missing or incorrect data that could affect the route determination process.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly, including origin, destination, and any other relevant parameters.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring shipment types and route determination in SAP TM.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transportation request again to see if the error persists. If it does, further investigation may be required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/REQUEST to access transportation requests and /SCMTMS/ROUTE to manage routes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify transportation requests and shipment types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully determine the route for your transportation request in SAP TM.